Washing symbols
How to launder — machine, hand, or not at all.
- Machine wash, normal You can machine wash this on a normal cycle.
- Machine wash, cold (30°C / 1 dot) Machine wash this in cold water — about 30°C. In the US this shows as one dot.
- Machine wash, warm (40°C / 2 dots) Machine wash this in warm water — about 40°C. Two dots in the US.
- Machine wash, hot (50°C / 3 dots) Machine wash this in hot water — about 50°C. Three dots in the US.
- Machine wash, very hot (60°C / 4 dots) Machine wash this in very hot water — about 60°C. Good for heavy soil and sanitizing.
- Machine wash, boil (95°C) You can wash this at near-boiling (95°C). Reserved for very sturdy whites.
- Permanent press Use the permanent-press setting — gentler agitation and a cool rinse. One bar under the tub.
- Delicate / gentle cycle Use the delicate or gentle cycle — slow spin, minimal agitation. Two bars under the tub.
- Hand wash only Wash this by hand in cool water — no machine.
- Do not wash Do not wash with water — this garment needs professional cleaning.